Heike Tamm

The Government of Canada has confirmed the purchase of six Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft

Government of Canada orders six Global 6500 jets

The Government of Canada has confirmed the purchase of six Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft to undertake worldwide utility flights and support a broad range of missions, including aeromedical evacuations, disaster relief, humanitarian assistance and national security operations. The agreement was marked today at Bombardier’s Global Aircraft Assembly Centre in the Greater Toronto Area, where the […]

Government of Canada orders six Global 6500 jets Read More »

SWISS has teamed up with Metafuels to further promote SAF

Kuehne+Nagel and SWISS deepen sustainable aviation partnership

Kuehne+Nagel, one of the world’s leading logistics providers, and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), Switzerland’s premium airline, are strengthening their strategic partnership to accelerate progress in sustainable aviation. With the signing of an MoU, the two companies have agreed to collaborate more closely on sustainability initiatives, with a particular emphasis on innovative technologies that improve

Kuehne+Nagel and SWISS deepen sustainable aviation partnership Read More »

MDA’s flagship eViator electric aircraft

MD Aircraft secures 20 eViator pre-orders from UrbanLink

MD Aircraft GmbH (MDA) has announced a strategic agreement with UrbanLink Air Mobility, under which the operator has signed letters of intent (LOIs) covering 20 pre-orders for MDA’s flagship eViator electric aircraft. The latest commitment increases MDA’s global pre-order book to 110 aircraft, underlining strong international demand and reinforcing the company’s position at the forefront

MD Aircraft secures 20 eViator pre-orders from UrbanLink Read More »

Emirates and GAMECO have now signed new multi-year agreements extending the existing Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 heavy maintenance lines

Emirates and GAMECO strengthen heavy maintenance alliance

Emirates and GAMECO have further strengthened their long-standing partnership with the signing of new multi-year agreements to expand heavy maintenance services for Emirates’ fleet. The collaboration began in September 2023 with a dedicated agreement covering the Airbus A380, for which Emirates is the world’s largest operator. As part of this initial partnership, GAMECO established a

Emirates and GAMECO strengthen heavy maintenance alliance Read More »

Heli-one and Leonardo extend AW101 SAR support in Norway

Heli-One Extends AW101 SAR Support in Norway

Heli-One, a global provider of helicopter MRO services, has announced that Leonardo has extended and expanded its support contract for the Norwegian All-Weather Search and Rescue Helicopter (NAWSARH) programme. Under the renewed agreement, Heli-One will continue to deliver MRO services alongside Leonardo through to 2030 for the Royal Norwegian Air Force’s fleet of AW101 SAR

Heli-One Extends AW101 SAR Support in Norway Read More »

B737-800SF in Ethiopian Cargo livery

India clears AEI Boeing 737-800SF conversion

Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has secured approval from India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for its Boeing 737-800SF freighter conversion, marking a further milestone in the programme’s global certification footprint. The approval covers AEI’s supplemental type certificate (STC ST02690LA) for the 12-pallet-position 737-800 passenger-to-freighter conversion. With the Indian validation now in place, the AEI

India clears AEI Boeing 737-800SF conversion Read More »

Germany has exercised its option to acquire 20 additional H145M light combat helicopters

Germany expands H145M light combat helicopter fleet

Germany has exercised its option to acquire 20 additional H145M light combat helicopters, significantly expanding its future rotary-wing capabilities. The decision follows a contract signed in December 2023 and brings the total number of H145M aircraft on order to 82. The helicopters, designated Leichter Kampfhubschrauber (LKH), are being procured to meet a wide range of

Germany expands H145M light combat helicopter fleet Read More »

Swiss Boeing 777 aircraft

SWISS extends Boeing 777 component support deal with LHT

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and Lufthansa Technik have renewed their long-standing partnership for component support of the airline’s Boeing 777 fleet, reaffirming a decade of close technical collaboration. The new exclusive agreement runs for ten years from January and covers all twelve Boeing 777-300ER aircraft operated by SWISS. The contract represents a seamless continuation

SWISS extends Boeing 777 component support deal with LHT Read More »

AWACS aircraft

AFI KLM E&M to support French AWACS fleet

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and the Direction de la Maintenance Aéronautique (DMAé) have signed a comprehensive support agreement covering the French Air and Space Force’s fleet of four Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. The contract encompasses aircraft and combat systems engineering, logistical support at the operating base,

AFI KLM E&M to support French AWACS fleet Read More »